Underground Fossils was an indie rap focused blog run by myself (Dimxsk) and by Trylemma, who passed August 3rd, 2024 from liver failure of unknown origin at the age of 34. We mostly posted week or twice weekly, the bulk of which were rare rips we made, found on old blogs, he acquired through his insanely broad connection to the scene, etc. We did all we could to make sure we didn't post stuff that (1) You could still reasonably buy from the artist directly, (2) You could reasonably buy secondhand for cheap, (3) You could download easily elsewhere, (4) The artist(s) asked us not to for any reason. Being involved in this blog was some of the most fun I ever had, even if at times it was time consuming, challenging or intimidating (having a readership). It was the product of one of the best friendships I've ever had. If I could say one last thing, it's to encourage all of you: if you have the time and desire, make your own UGF. Find a friend who loves this shit like you do and build it together. It will bring you incredible joy, enhance your connection to this amazing community, and change your life in unexpected and exciting ways. I know it did mine. Love you all!

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

New Music: Wolfie Warship - Uphill Crux





Feeling a bit under the weather and short on time this week, so I'll keep this one brief.

Wolfie Warship, fka Xrin Arms (pronounced "Urine Arms" I believe I read somewhere) is a noise rap producer / emcee who I first learned about through his collaboration with Elliott Niezel under the name Wild Dogs (check out that one here), as well as his work with Seattle goth rap star p.WRECKS both on the mic and behind the boards. Warship's misanthropic lyrics coupled with his dark, discordant and eerie production style make him somewhat of an outsider and not for everyone, but definitely an interesting personality in the experimental rap scene. The werewolf on the cover and the dark sound of the music made me feel like this was a perfect album to announce for upcoming All Hallows Eve.

Recently Warship has been putting out tons of beat tapes following his abandonment of the Xrin Arms stage name. His production depends on heavily filtered, off beat 808 drums and novel uses of samples and instruments, unpleasant noises and a punk / metal sense of style, all in all making his music fairly unique but something I'd recommend for fans of Moodie Black and Dälek, and maybe even those who avoid rap but like the sort of tunes people beat each other up to in mosh pits.

Uphill Crux is his first solo vocal album (AFAIK) since 2016's Prognostic Spook as Xrin Arms, and it's safe to say  that he's really come into his own as an artist as these newer tracks have a bit of crisper sound and show more of a willingness to experiment. "Emerald Nausea's" weird as hell drum beat is a great example. They tend to feature more distortion and a harder hitting tone than his previous work as well, with disturbing but brutally honest lyrical content and heart. The personality behind them is shining through, and Uphill Crux benefits from this and it's DIY roots. It's a solid rap album from an angry dude.

Overall, a good debut for the Wolfie Warship moniker, and maybe something that will introduce him to the wider world in time for a Halloween party or two.


Pay what thou wilt shall be the whole of the cost at Wolfie's Bandcamp here.
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